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Uefa Nations League thrills with goals galore; Djokovic through, Keys out; Vonn shines

A look back at Sunday night's sporting action which saw riveting international football in Europe as well as big names at the Miami Open The Uefa Nations League produced a night for the ages with the quarter-final second legs. Two of the four ties went to penalties, one to extra time and the other saw a side come from 3-0 down on the night to draw ...

2025-03-24T00:44:00Z

Di Bella, Noiri Claim Interim Kickboxing World Titles With Definitive Victories At ONE 172

Here's what went down in two extraordinary all-striking bouts at Super Saitama Arena.

2025-03-23T13:00:46Z

Hong Kong ‘changing the narrative’, as team begins bid to reach Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia

Defender Oliver Gerbig on guard ahead of clash with hosts' 'quick and athletic' forwards, but optimistic about 2027 qualifying prospects Oliver Gerbig said an unprecedented winning streak was "changing the narrative" around Hong Kong, as the team prepared to begin their 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifying quest in Singapore on Tuesday. Ashley Westwood's ...

2025-03-24T01:43:51Z

Tawanchai Vs. Masaaki Noiri: 4 Keys To Victory In Interim Kickboxing World Title Fight At ONE 172

The pair will throw down on March 23 at Saitama Super Arena.

2025-03-22T11:30:22Z

Raphinha continues inspirational form to lead Brazil to crucial win

He’s unstoppable at the moment

2025-03-21T10:31:04Z

Soccer-Wolves' Cunha banned for additional game over red card at Bournemouth

(Reuters) - Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Matheus Cunha has been handed an additional one-match ban and fined 50,000 pounds ($64,640) after admitting to acting in an improper manner after his red card at Bournemouth in the FA Cup this month, the FA said on Friday. Cunha, who was initially handed a three-match ban after being sent off for a clash with Milos Kerkez, argued with referees,

2025-03-21T15:09:13Z

Jadon Sancho 'can't stay' at Chelsea despite £25m deal after Enzo Maresca view on behaviour

Chelsea will need to pay Manchester United if they want to get out of an obligation to buy Jadon Sancho, with debate raging over the future of the England international

2025-03-21T07:32:57Z

Soccer-Panama stun US with stoppage-time winner, Mexico beat Canada to reach Nations League final

(Reuters) -The United States' bid for a fourth consecutive CONCACAF Nations League title came to a stunning end as they fell 1-0 to Panama after a stoppage-time goal from Cecilio Waterman on Thursday in Inglewood, California. Panama spent the bulk of the match defending but pounced on a giveaway by the Americans before substitute forward Waterman sent a shot from the right side of the area to the

2025-03-21T05:57:26Z

Soccer-France see off Croatia on penalties to reach Nations League Final Four

By Julien Pretot PARIS (Reuters) -France overturned a two-goal deficit to qualify for the Nations League Final Four by eliminating Croatia 5-4 on penalties after a 2-0 victory in their quarter-final second leg at the Stade de France on Sunday. Dayot Upamecano scored the winning spot kick in a nail-biting shootout in which France keeper Mike Maignan made two saves, sending Les Bleus into the

2025-03-23T23:27:08Z

Virgil van Dijk Liverpool contract latest, 'lying' claim, Saudi transfer stance and PSG talks

Virgil van Dijk is no closer to agreeing a new contract at Liverpool and will be leaving the club on a free transfer as things stand - though he still has another two months to thrash out fresh terms

2025-03-21T07:02:49Z

Soccer-Germany waste three-goal lead but edge past Italy into Nations League semis

DORTMUND, Germany (Reuters) -Germany squandered a three-goal lead to draw 3-3 against Italy on Sunday but still earned a nerve-racking 5-4 aggregate victory to set up a Nations League semi-final against Portugal in June. The hosts scored three times, including one goal aided by a quick-thinking ballboy, in a dizzying first half where they dominated their continental rivals with a high-pressing

2025-03-23T23:07:06Z

New IOC president Kirsty Coventry faces complex geopolitics and gender minefield

China offers its support to first woman to lead the Olympic Movement, but she will arrive to a challenging in-tray Kirsty Coventry may soon discover that winning the presidency of the International Olympic Committee was the easy bit. Russia, Donald Trump and the largely unpredictable nature of the world's politics, gender equality and sustainabilit...

2025-03-21T23:12:57Z

Hovland grabs share of Valspar lead in bid to end PGA title drought

Viktor Hovland carded a two-under par 69 on Saturday to grab a share of the 54-hole lead at the Valspar Championship, where the Norwegian is gunning for his first US PGA Tour title since 2023. "Still feels like saving a lot of shots, but they're going fairly straight so it's OK," added Hovland, who is chasing his first title since he won the Tour Championship in 2023 -- when he claimed three of his six PGA victories and captured the FedEx Cup...

2025-03-22T23:07:27Z

Motherwell star dreams of call-up, but is happy to see team-mates excel

Tom Sparrow says six Fir Park stars on international duty is great for the club

2025-03-23T06:03:25Z

3 Fights That Could Steal The Show At ONE 172: Takeru Vs. Rodtang

There's plenty of explosive matchups on the March 23 blockbuster fight card.

2025-03-21T20:40:03Z

ONE 172: Takeru Vs. Rodtang – Live Results And Highlights For Every Fight

We’re reporting to you live from Saitama Super Arena! Follow along with us!

2025-03-23T01:09:13Z

Soccer-France see off Croatia on penalties to reach Final Four

PARIS (Reuters) - France overturned a two-goal deficit to qualify for the Nations League Final Four by eliminating Croatia 5-4 on penalties after a 2-0 victory in their quarter-final second leg at the Stade de France on Sunday. Dayot Upamecano scored the winning spot kick in a nail-biting shootout in which France keeper Mike Maignan made two saves, sending Les Bleus into the semi-finals against

2025-03-23T23:07:10Z

Nico Raskin buzzing as Belgium legends De Bruyne and Lukaku give him liftoff and boss names 2 key traits of Rangers man

Ibrox ace received a standing ovation after his first start in Sunday's 3-0 win over Ukraine.

2025-03-24T12:34:09Z

Rodtang Scores 80-Second Finish Of Takeru In Dream Kickboxing Super-Fight At ONE 172

"The Iron Man" stunned "Natural Born Krusher" inside the legendary Saitama Super Arena on March 23

2025-03-23T14:30:47Z

March Madness: One great photo from every game in the 2025 women's NCAA Tournament

Relive every game from the 2025 women's NCAA Tournament with one great shot from each matchup.

2025-03-21T21:55:52Z

Everton Women 3-0 Crystal Palace: WSL Match Report and Reaction

Ruthless Toffees clip Eagles’ wings

2025-03-24T08:47:35Z

Soccer-Tuchel's England up and running as Lewis-Skelly scores on debut

By Martyn Herman LONDON (Reuters) -England debutant Myles Lewis-Skelly got new coach Thomas Tuchel's reign up and running as the 18-year-old scored the first goal in a 2-0 home victory against Albania in their World Cup qualifying Group K opener on Friday. The Arsenal left back, who along with Newcastle United's Dan Burn was handed a first cap in Tuchel's maiden game in charge, slotted home in

2025-03-21T22:34:28Z

Watch The ONE 172 Pre-Show

Hear from ONE's most beloved superstars and martial arts icons before Sunday's blockbuster event.

2025-03-21T20:30:13Z

Soccer-Greece stun Scotland for League A spot along with Turkey and Serbia

GLASGOW, Scotland (Reuters) -Scotland missed the chance to play in Group A of the Nations League next season after visitors Greece breezed past them 3-0 in their playoff second leg on Sunday for an aggregate 3-1 win. Scotland had a 1-0 lead after the first leg away on Thursday, with Scott McTominay scoring from the penalty spot in the first half after Lazaros Rota committed a foul. That lead

2025-03-23T20:01:59Z

Soccer-Arsenal's Lewis-Skelly, Newcastle's Burn to make England debut v Albania

(Reuters) -New head coach Thomas Tuchel handed Arsenal's teenaged left back Myles Lewis-Skelly and Newcastle United defender Dan Burn their England debuts against Albania at Wembley in the country's opening 2026 World Cup qualifier on Friday. Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, currently on loan at Aston Villa, returns to the team a year after his last cap as Tuchel named his first

2025-03-21T19:39:18Z

Soccer-Lukaku's late double leads Belgium to 3-0 win over Ukraine to retain League A spot

GENK, Belgium (Reuters) - Belgium retained their place in League A of the Nations League with a stunning 3-0 home win over Ukraine on Sunday as Romelu Lukaku's late double helped them secure a 4-3 aggregate victory. Ukraine had a two-goal lead in the tie after their comeback win in the first leg and looked set to hold on to their advantage as a dominant Belgium struggled to find a way past

2025-03-23T22:47:11Z

Full Card Revealed For ONE Friday Fights 102 On March 28

Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok will host another action-packed event this week.

2025-03-24T15:16:35Z

Ayr United draw felt like a defeat and we must stop conceding late goals, says Accies star

Scott Robinson points out that Ayr's stoppage-time equaliser isn't the first Hamilton have conceded this month alone

2025-03-23T06:03:25Z

Soccer-Juventus sack manager Motta and appoint Tudor after heavy losses

(Reuters) - Juventus have sacked manager Thiago Motta and appointed Igor Tudor, the Serie A club said on Sunday, following two consecutive heavy defeats in a disappointing season, with the club fifth in the league standings, "Juventus FC announces that it has relieved Thiago Motta of his position as coach of the men's first team. Juventus FC also announces that it has entrusted the leadership of

2025-03-23T16:21:50Z

Soccer-Unwell Timber out of Dutch squad as Maatsen comes in

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Netherlands defender Jurrien Timber missed his country's 2-2 draw with Spain in Thursday’s Nations League quarter-final first leg in Rotterdam through illness and will not recover in time for the return, the Dutch FA said on Friday. Arsenal's Timber will not travel with the Dutch to Valencia for Sunday’s second leg. They will also have to do without 19-year-old defender

2025-03-21T14:09:13Z

ONE 172: Takeru Vs. Rodtang Results – Anane, Yoshinari, Aoki, And Lee Dominate In Japan

Here's what went down in the lead up to the four ONE World Title fights at Super Saitama Arena.

2025-03-23T11:39:28Z

Everton Women vs Crystal Palace: WSL Match Preview

Mjelde salutes Blues faithful ahead of Eagles clash

2025-03-22T12:01:44Z

New boss Thomas Tuchel critical of efficient England, Dodgers game sets Japan TV record

England's uninspiring performance against Albania in World Cup qualifier leaves manager saying team 'have to do better'. Thomas Tuchel made a winning start to life as England coach with a 2-0 victory against Albania in 2026 World Cup qualifying on Friday, while Robert Lewandowski handed Poland a narrow win over Lithuania. Goals in either half from ...

2025-03-22T00:43:00Z

Spain 3-3 Netherlands (pens 5-4): Recap

A thriller at Mestalla

2025-03-23T22:47:20Z

Remembering George Foreman, one of boxing's hardest punchers: See the champion

George Foreman was one of the hardest-hitting punchers in boxing.

2025-03-22T04:26:08Z

The Best Pictures From ONE 172: Takeru Vs. Rodtang

Relive all the drama and heart-pounding action from Japan with these ringside shots at Saitama Super Arena.

2025-03-24T17:47:58Z

Soccer-Mexico beat Panama with stoppage-time penalty for CONCACAF Nations League title

(Reuters) - Raul Jimenez scored a brace, including a stoppage-time penalty, to give Mexico a 2-1 win over Panama in the CONCACAF Nations League final in Inglewood, California, on Sunday. Jimenez, who also had a brace in Mexico's semi-final win over Canada, stepped up to the penalty spot after a handball from Jose Cordoba and sent his shot into the top right corner for his second goal of the game.

2025-03-24T04:06:08Z

Wakamatsu Stuns Moraes For Flyweight Gold, Phetjeeja Outpoints Kana In Five-Round War

Results for Petjeeja vs. Kana and Moraes vs. Wakamatsu at ONE 172: Rodtang vs. Takeru on Sunday, March 23, at Super Saitama Arena in Japan.

2025-03-23T13:15:48Z

Australian Open champion Madison Keys stunned by Filipino wild card Alexandra Eala in Miami

Alexandra Eala, 19, beat the American fifth seed 6-4, 6-2 to advance to the last 16 of the tournament Australian Open champion Madison Keys suffered a sensational elimination from the Miami Open at the hands of Filipino wild card Alexandra Eala on Sunday. The 19-year-old upset the American with a 6-4, 6-2 victory as she became the first woman from ...

2025-03-23T23:58:49Z

Hovland ends PGA title drought with Valspar victory as Thomas fades

Viktor Hovland conjured a pair of late birdies in a four-under par 67 on Sunday to win his first US PGA Tour title since 2023, capturing the Valspar Championship as Justin Thomas faltered. Norway's Hovland claimed his seventh US tour title, but his first since the Tour Championship in 2023 -- when he claimed three titles and captured the FedEx Cup crown.

2025-03-23T22:37:44Z

ONE 172: Takeru Vs. Rodtang – Results And Highlights For Every Fight

We’re reporting to you live from Saitama Super Arena! Follow along with us!

2025-03-23T06:45:39Z

Falkirk 2, Airdrie 0: Blunder ref got penalty call wrong, says Diamonds defender

Mason Hancock reckons Airdrie deserved much better than a 2-0 defeat against the Championship leaders

2025-03-22T18:03:09Z

Yamal hits back at Van der Vaart criticism after Spain goal

The celebration had a meaning

2025-03-23T22:32:13Z

Small-time Australian breeders dream of striking Hong Kong Derby gold with My Wish

Newcastle trainer and couple's gamble on an unwanted broodmare could lead them to victory in Hong Kong's biggest race on Sunday In the game of breeding thoroughbreds, you always need a bit of luck to be successful and for Australian trio Steve Hodge and Brad and Fran Marshall, that is certainly the case. Hodge, a small-time trainer in the New South...

2025-03-22T01:27:59Z

Hong Kong Sevens great says touch rugby’s ‘huge selling point’ could mean Olympic inclusion

Sunday's Hong Kong International Touch Championships begins week-long rugby carnival in city, culminating in Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens Touch rugby's mixed version was a "huge selling point" and could allow it to gatecrash the Olympic Games, according to former Hong Kong Sevens superstar Ricky Cheuk Ming-yin. Cheuk, who represented the city at la...

2025-03-23T23:43:53Z

Sir Alex Ferguson’s three ‘most underrated Man Utd players’ and where they are now

Legendary former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson named three of his former players who he believed were the most underrated from those he managed during his career at Old Trafford

2025-03-23T08:03:48Z

Soccer-Spain edge Netherlands in penalty shootout to reach Nations League semis

VALENCIA, Spain (Reuters) -Spain beat the Netherlands 5-4 on penalties at home on Sunday to reach the Nations League semi-finals after the second leg of their thrilling contest ended 3-3. After a see-saw tie ended 5-5 on aggregate, the teams could not be separated through the first three rounds of a tense shootout, before both sides missed their fourth penalties. Yet the decisive blow was landed

2025-03-23T23:27:09Z

Abbey Vale gaffer blast side's 'collapse' against Creetown after 5-0 defeat

The manager felt four of the goals would have been prevented had it not been for mistakes.

2025-03-24T15:34:00Z

Soccer-Man United thump Villa, leaders Chelsea beat Man City in Women's Super League

BIRMINGHAM, England (Reuters) - Manchester United hammered hapless Aston Villa 4-0 in the Women's Super League on Sunday while Erin Cuthbert's stoppage-time winner for Chelsea against Manchester City kept the Londoners comfortably clear at the top of the table. With five of the 22 league games left to play, Chelsea are in pole position on 47 points, eight ahead of Arsenal in second and

2025-03-23T19:02:01Z

Do Barca have the edge over Real Madrid in the title race?

One of the most exciting seasons in league history will come down to small margins

2025-03-21T19:01:30Z